CHAPTER 318: CHAPTER 177: ANOTHER SNEAK ATTACK! (PART 2)

Obviously, this method has a very low cost-effectiveness.

Therefore, in the Dongji Kingdom, they generally find a large dragon vein and establish semi-permanent structures to allow the array to run for a long time. Although the speed is a bit slower, it wins in controllable costs, and in the long run, the benefits are greater.

"So, in order to prolong the lifespan of the dragon vein as much as possible, only Master Level and a few Professional Level individuals are allowed to practice on the mountain?"

Ye Qingzhou mused.

The Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi, in the flourishing Martial Arts society of the Blue Star, can be said to be the most precious resource. Every Martial Artist needs to use Primordial Qi daily to temper their physique and strengthen their muscles and bones.

However, the Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi comes from the Grotto Heaven, and for a Martial Artist to obtain this extremely precious resource is exceedingly difficult.

The Dongji Kingdom is also able to control the Martial Arts World through monopolizing this Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi.

Today, Ye Qingzhou finally saw a part of the Martial Arts Association’s foundation.

"These Martial Arts Apprentices can only stay for up to two years. If they can’t break through to the Professional Level, they must descend the mountain. To stay at the top permanently, they need to consume points."

"Martial Arts Association points?"

Ye Qingzhou’s eyes flashed. Previously, he had accumulated quite a few points in the Lingyun Grotto Heaven, and now he realized that besides buying things, points had this advantage as well.

"Contributing to the Martial Arts Association will earn you points."

Zhang Hong continued to introduce diligently: "There are quite a few benefits to points. Internally, the Martial Arts Association actually has many benefits that money can’t buy, but points can. So even if points could be exchanged for money now, no one would do it because no amount of money can equal points."

Ye Qingzhou nodded, indicating his understanding of the Martial Arts Association’s approach.

For the Martial Arts Association, the things produced in the Grotto Heaven Secret Realm are the most valuable. By comparison, money in the real world is often dispensable for Martial Artists.

Just like Ye Qingzhou, he doesn’t even need to spend money to buy a luxury home; others offer it to him willingly.

As for Rare Treasures, those with real value are challenging to buy, no matter how much money one spends.

The two exchanged thoughts, and Ye Qingzhou became increasingly clear about the Martial Arts Association from Zhang Hong’s words.

The Martial Arts Association, rather than being merely an association, resembles an independent economic entity separate from normal society, with its own currency—points.

The Martial Arts World, composed of Martial Artists, is clearly an independent small society.

And whether this small society named the Martial Arts World can operate orderly depends entirely on the Martial Arts Association’s coordination.

Not long after, the two reached the mountainside of the Second Peak.

The closer they got to the summit, the richer the Primordial Qi permeated the air. From a distance, Ye Qingzhou could already see the dwellings at the mountain top through the trees.

Suddenly, Ye Qingzhou’s Sword Heart gave a warning.

Whoosh~

A terrifying arrow shadow pierced through the clouds and fog, vibrating the air, whistling with a terrifying sharp sound as it flew toward Ye Qingzhou.

"Who goes there!"

Zhang Hong was shocked. This arrow was not aimed at him, but the strength of the Martial Arts True Qi on the arrow still made his scalp tingle, and his legs tremble.

"An arrow?"

Ye Qingzhou’s expression was slightly surprised. This arrow came extremely fast, even faster than a sniper bullet.

And this Martial Artist using an arrow, it was the first time he encountered such a person.

Boom~

The Innate Five Elements Qi within Ye Qingzhou began to circulate, instantly turning his Dantian into a high-powered turbine engine. At the moment of explosion, the strength of his muscles and bones reached the limit.

Second Gear!

Super Divine Speed!

Ye Qingzhou’s figure instantly became blurred. His speed surged to ten times the speed of sound, leaping forward in a flash to narrowly evade the arrow.

Bang~

The arrow shot into a boulder dozens of feet away, and the attached Martial Arts True Qi exploded, shattering the huge rock as if it had been hit by a missile.

Countless fragments splashed toward Ye Qingzhou, but they were blocked by his Protective Sword Qi, producing a series of clinking sounds.

It was only then that Zhang Hong recovered from his shock, his face changed dramatically: "What on earth is happening? The Second Peak is a military stronghold jointly defended by the Martial Arts Association and the Southwest Military Region. Who dares to commit assassination here?"

Clang~

Ye Qingzhou took out the Flying Frost Sword from the Xayu Treasure Ring, holding it steadily in his hand, his gaze icy as he looked toward the distant forest, his voice cold: "You skulking rats, get out here."

The voice wasn’t loud, but the Sword Intent imposed pressure in all directions, powerful Spiritual Power dominating the entire field.

Zhang Hong turned back in surprise. At this moment, Ye Qingzhou’s aura had completely changed. Earlier, he seemed just like an ordinary young man, but now Ye Qingzhou was like an unsheathed peerless Treasure Sword, sharp and unyielding, his aura piercing the sky.

Just standing next to him, Zhang Hong felt a sense of trepidation and unease, his skin seemed to be cut, emitting bursts of pain.

’Is this the true face of Ye Qianlong?’

’Such heavy killing intent! His presence is stronger than many Martial Arts Masters who have returned from the Battlefield of the Gods inside Kunlun Grotto Heaven.’

Zhang Hong was secretly shocked, somewhat understanding why Zhao Zhiyi had to grin and bear it even if he didn’t like Ye Qingzhou.

Having such strength at the age of seventeen.

After ten or twenty years?

The Martial Arts World of Dongji Kingdom might very well revere this young man before his eyes.

"At just seventeen, you managed to dodge my arrow. Your talent is indeed exceptional."

In the quiet forest, a detached voice sounded, its tone condescending, carrying three parts sharpness, seven parts killing intent: "However, killing a Martial Arts Master, weakening the fighting strength of our Dongji Kingdom’s Martial Arts World, you acted too recklessly."